Raises discussion about the important role of reading in society, and examines its place in the acquisition of information capabilities among young people. Gives examples of why information literacy is crucial and the ...

This research set out to investigate school libraries in Northern Ireland and the information needs of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) students. Wanting to ensure that these students receive an equal ...

The ability to function effectively in today's information society requires a high degree of literacy and a complexity of skills which is leaving some people behind. Yet in Australia one in five adults do not possess ...

As the demand for education rises, and with the increasing availability and sophistication of the means of delivery, open education and e-learning is being seen as a way to rapidly increase student numbers. This paper ...